Austria 1917 – 10 heller “Witwen- und Waisenwoche”
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 8099 |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Austria 1917 – 10 heller “Witwen- und Waisenwoche” (Widows and Orphans Week)IdentificationCountry: Austria (Austro-Hungarian Empire)Issue: 1917 charity / special issue for “Witwen- und Waisenwoche” (Widows’ and Orphans’ Week)Denomination: 10 hellerDesign: Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, with inscriptions “MILITÄR POST”, “WITWEN- UND WAISENWOCHE 1917”, and “K.u.K. ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST” (or similar wording around the frame)Color: BrownPurpose: Semi-postal / fundraising stamp sold with a premium to benefit war widows and orphans during World War I. Often associated with military post usage.These belong to the group of 1917 Austrian charity and military-related special issues featuring Franz Joseph. Standard design and overprint/inscription.Appears unused or very lightly cancelled (clean appearance).No major errors (inverted text, missing colors, or dramatic shifts) visible. mint or nearly mint (no heavy cancel visible on the front). Good color and centering for the issue. Some minor paper toning possible.
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